Foster Carer Recruitment Practitioners
Core
Guide prospective foster carers through recruitment, training, and assessment to establish safe, trauma-informed homes for children and young people.
Role type
Foster care recruitment practitioner (IC)
Builds
Approved foster carers for the Sunshine Coast and Central Queensland regions
Domain
Child welfare / Out-of-Home Care
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
carer recruitment, competency-based assessment, group facilitation, community outreach, stakeholder engagement, trauma-informed practice
Preferred skills
tertiary qualification in social work/psychology/community services, prior experience in Out-of-Home Care sector
Technologies
carer management systems
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver marketing activities to engage prospective carers; conduct comprehensive assessments using competency-based tools; present assessments at authorisation panels; facilitate carer preparation training; manage enquiry pathways and compliance checks; maintain accurate records in management systems; travel regularly to regional areas.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC